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PJM Structural

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12 years of experience

Structural Engineering Services for: - New Construction (Residential, Office, Commercial) - Remodeling - Tenant improvement

Structural Engineering Services for: - New Construction (Residential, Office, Commercial) - Remodeling - Tenant improvement

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Metal X Direct

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Metal X is a Southern California Company comprised of the very best, talented iron workers. We are highly trained and are experts in the use of architectural metals at all levels. We have a total of 20 hard working genuine Metal X employees. Financing, subcontracting, and special promotions are all available. Metal X has a 30 day net billing procedure. Here in Southern California we work with very large development Corps and General Contractors in and around Southern California.. We can do any size job, from custom and ornamental steel to full multi site production and construction work. We are able to take the design approach to any project you have and make your ideas a reality. We are the PREMIER complete Design-Build-Install company. http://metalxonline.com

Metal X is a Southern California Company comprised of the very best, talented iron workers. We are highly trained and are experts in the use of architectural metals at all levels. We have a total of 20 hard working genuine Metal X employees. Financing, subcontracting, and special promotions are all available. Metal X has a 30 day net billing procedure. Here in Southern California we work with very large development Corps and General Contractors in and around Southern California.. We can do any size job, from custom and ornamental steel to full multi site production and construction work. We are able to take the design approach to any project you have and make your ideas a reality. We are the PREMIER complete Design-Build-Install company. http://metalxonline.com

Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

The 10 10 rule describes the formula most contractors use to determine how much to charge for a job. Allowing for 10% overhead above the total projected cost to do the work and 10% profit sets a contractor up for success, even if there are delays or other problems on the project. This formula isn’t a hard-and-fast rule, but it is a ballpark figure to begin with when estimating your expenses on a job.

In many areas, advice from a structural engineer or an architect will be required by your building department before you can remove a wall, but even if it’s not necessary, it’s a good idea. Accidentally removing a load-bearing wall—even if a general contractor advises that it’s safe—can cause major structural damage, putting you and your family at risk and potentially costing thousands or tens of thousands of dollars in property damage.

A 4-inch-thick concrete slab can support around 4,000 pounds per square foot if a contractor reinforces the slab with rebar, while that same slab without reinforcements will support closer to 1,000 pounds. For the purposes of a patio, 4 inches in thickness without reinforcement should suffice unless you’re installing heavy kitchen equipment or a hot tub on it. In those cases, reinforcing your slab and sticking with 4 inches of thickness should provide plenty of strength.

Costs depend on material choices, labor, and the extent of structural modifications.

Yes, professionals reinforce the foundation with additional supports or piers to prevent future sinking.

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